The main occupation of the people of the state is agriculture which accounts for 80 per cent. Kharif is the main crop. The state holds the "Krishi Karman Award" for Paddy production for the year 2010-11. The state is a hub for tribal and indigenous people and thus makes an excellent amalgamation with ethnicity and culture. Largely the practises and daily habits of the natives of the place is connected to the roots of the area and is prone to nature.

Chhattisgarh is a state rich in many minerals and deposits. The state top the list for the growth feature in the nation. The topographical location and geography of the place make it rich in the resources segments. Coal, iron ore, limestone, bauxite, and dolomite are to name a few and the state tops in the country in the production of coal. This automatically impacts the economy, power sector and employment of the state.

The religious composition of the state is Hindu 93.25%, Muslim 2.02%, Christian 1.92%, Sikh 0.27%, Buddhism 0.28%, Jainism 0.24%, Others 1.99%

The state also teaches a fabric making exercise, applied in various other parts called Batik, a gift from the culture of former generations of Chhattisgarh. Most parts of the natives are from tribal areas holding similar yet distinctive values, though the other parts of the region follow the Oriya culture, and thus believe in easy and simple living with not much pomp and show. The ethnicity imbibed in them can be seen from their folklores, dancing styles, music, the stories one generation tells others.

Some cultural festivals like Chakradhar Samaroh, Sirpur Mahotsav, Rajim Kumbh and Bastar Lokotsav etc show the rural and real identity. These people are the ones who constitute the real India and are carrying the diverse prospects of the country. Intricate wood carvings, metalwork, terracotta sculptures, vessel carving, jewellery and garment weavings are part of local income for the artisans and are the bread earning activity for most of the population there.

Tourist Centres of the state are Chitrakote Falls, Tirathgarh Falls, Keshkal valley, Kangerghati National Park, Kailash caves, Sita Bongara and Kutumbsar caves and more. The state is rich in topographical aspects and has terrains, plains, caves, waterfalls, rivers, wildlife parks, carved temples, Buddhist destinations and others. Though most of the area of the state is Jungle, which has many mammals and reptiles, that is rich in wildlife, the flora and fauna.

Some of the tribal festivals of the region are

• Bastar Dussehra
• Bastar Lokotsav
• Bhoramdeo Festival
• Champaran Mela
• Chhattisgarh Foundation Day
• Chhattisgarhi Language Day
• Gonchar Festival
• Madai Festival

Major Industrial Areas in Chhattisgarh

• Urla (Raipur)
• Sitara (Raipur)
• Sirgitti (Bilaspur)
• Borai (Durg)
• Bhanpuri-Rawabhata (Raipur)
• Tifra (Bilaspur)
• Rani Durgawati (Pendraroad)
• Dagori (Bilaspur)
• Tilda (Raipur)
• Lara (Raigarh)
• Silpahari (Bilaspur)

Industrial Parks with their respective areas are

• Metal Park (Rawabhata)
• Apparel Park (Raipur)
• Engineering Park (Bhilai)
• Aluminium Park (Korba)
• Automobiles and auto component exports valuing US$ 1.39 billion, FY18.

2. Power

Chhattisgarh is the best and ultimate source of power, minerals, resources, electricity and steel for India. The state is the only state developed in the power sector in the nation. The economic activities are largely resource-driven, by natural means and it is supported by the state's rich mineral resources. With the abundance of such factors, and the ability to outgrow and benefit from the skills and natural treats of Earth, the sector can be optimized to attain good results in terms of GDP share and growth.

3. Real estate

The sector offers the most lucrative career options, as the industry has various subfields segregating its operations. This sector is the basic necessity in all sectors of life and is concerned with housing, accommodation, commercial spaces for entrepreneurial and business setups and other big life decisions.

4. Banking & finance

The term of Banking and finance sector helps in making money for further upheaval in the economy sector. The phrase making Money, out of money is aptly suitable in the industry. When basic monetary resources are put up in financial institutions, banks, insurance schemes to guarantee money growth based on economic value to further invest and remain affluent in the markets.

5. Tourism sector

This industry is the basis to showcase the diverse and secular state. The difference in traditions and cultural values, create a different sort of appeal, thus luring a potential person to visit the place. Customs, traditions, values and activities have a huge role to play in the same.

6. Industrial Hub

The state is good in cement production and provides a share to the national production of cement. The industrial and infrastructural setup and plants are developed in the state and thus create economic and national income generation modes. The steel industry of Chhattisgarh is one of the eminent heavy industries of the state.

Public sector undertakings

To preserve the distinctive identity of the tribal and traditional people of Chhattisgarh, various schemes and plans are being integrated. To manage and smoothly implement them is the need of the hour. Thus there is huge scope in Government related work. The infrastructure is also developed in the state, and thus to further extend and make it more effective, the career prospects of the same increases.

Biotechnology

With the advent of new technologies and the tools and techniques of our knowledge base, this sector possesses the most important features of research and growth parameters. With fitting in, adjusting and establishing a smooth solution with better functionality in fewer resources like using various living and biological elements of nature to create something new or sort of changes.

Agriculture

This is one of the main activities of the nation, and so the growth and development of the sector are based on the profile. The state is dependent on natural resources extensively for economic and GDP share.

Creative handicrafts and Diversity

With so much diversity comes the pressure to sustain the diverse cultures and traditions of the state. Hence the tribal values, dressing patterns and all handicrafts locally promoted need to get the broader marketability.

Minerals and resources base

The state is rich in minerals and energy resources, thus possessing various opportunities to employ and create relevant careers in the field.